SOWA’S RED GRAVY – Submit Photo / Resume for NYC Appointments
Producers: Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre, in association with Castillo Theatre (NYC)
Equity Seasonal Showcase Code; $2937 total stipend
By Diane Richards
Director: Woodie King, Jr.
1st rehearsal: 9/25/12. Runs: 10/18-11/18/12 (Wed-Sun) at the Castillo Theatre
NYC auditions will be held on an upcoming date TBD, by appointment only.
For consideration, email picture and resume to:
Lawrence Evans at
levans912@aol.com
Indicate in the subject line: “SOWA’S RED GRAVY NYC Appointment Submission
Synopsis: Sowa’s Red Gravy is a play with music, filled with passion, humor, wit and insight. Revitalizing the tradition of southern folklore, the play captures the sound, heart, and fury of African-American culture. Its style and content are similar to the works of the Harlem Renaissance writers Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes. Narrated by Sowa, a 110-year old wise woman, who resides in Harlem in quantum time, Sowa recounts her life before the emancipation and claims to have lived many lives as varied as a white Hollywood film star, an African Warrior and a Louisiana Voodoo Queen. Sowa’s storytelling is so captivating that you are sure to be convinced she is telling the truth.
SEEKING:
Windy Willow:
African American female. Young 45 to 50. An evil, but good witch. She's heavy set, a lesbian and is famous for her spells and potions.
Sapphire:
African American male. Mature 30 to young 45. Beautiful, black-as-night, tall, fine man. He can't help being a hoe because women just won't leave him alone.
Baron Samedi:
African American male. Mature 35 to young 40. Tall, dancer. Portrays multiple roles.
Luwanna:
African American female. Mature 25 to young 40. Dancer. Portrays multiple roles.
Belozah:
African American male. Stately 50. An evil griot who "don't like nobody." He smokes long black cigarettes compulsively and is always dressed-to-the-tee with an array of striking suits. He's big, tall, Black, and fine. He plays both sides of the fence - black and white magic for men and women. He's got a thing for Windy Willow because she's the only woman that can resist him.
Anxiety Man:
Caucasian male. 35-50. Portrays nervous White man/Jeremiah Bernstein.
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